PRINCESS SHAPE ENGAGEMENT RINGS
Designed in the 1960s, the second most prevalent shape used in engagement rings today is the Princess cut, also referred to as Square Modified Brilliant since it appears square from above. The princess cut is a fancy cut diamond and may have a higher degree of brilliance than the round cut which is perhaps why this modern design is so popular. Diamond lovers favor the Princess shape since it retains 80-90% more actual diamond than a round shape due to this perfectly cut square.
Not all diamonds are equal and neither are jewelers. Please note that higher diamond color grades are important in the Princess shape, to avoid seeing color in the corners. Also, a skilled diamond cutter will avoid a too thin girdle, which can cause chipping in this shape due to the sharp, uncut corners.